In this episode we discuss abuse that happens within coercive control relationships, listener discretion is advised
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In this episode we spend time breaking down the prevalent and complex issue that is coercive control. We take time to not only define it, but also share some of the ways it can look or feel within the relationship. We highlight ways someone can recognize if they are in a coercive control relationship, and even share some of our own personal insight. Lastly, we discuss some tips for how to leave a coercive control relationship safely and some things to keep in mind.
Live Violence Free Crisis Line: 530-544-4444
International Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
National Domestic Violence TextLine: Text “SMART” to 88788
Domestic Shelters.Org “Guide to Coercive Control”: https://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/identifying-abuse/a-guide-to-coercive-control
Domestic Shelters.Org “Abuse That’s Hard to Recognize”: https://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/identifying-abuse/abuse-that-s-hard-to-recognize-coercive-control
Psychology Today “4 Common Patterns of Coercive Control in Relationships”: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-ptsd/202206/4-common-patterns-coercive-control-in-relationships
VIDEO- Divorce & Beyond Podcast “UnderstandingCoercive Control With IPV Expert Christine Cocchiola”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2lUeD1yI6E&t=4s
Book Link- “Invisible Chains, Overcoming Coercive Control in Your Intimate Relationship”: https://www.guilford.com/fontes3-forms
Domestic Shelters.Org Domestic Violence Book Guides: https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/books
One Conversation, The Podcast Where We Believe One Conversation Can Change A Life | www.liveviolencefree.org
